Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
H-1B: Inside Microsoft Layoffs and the Foreign Visa Loophole
Microsoft has initiated another major workforce reduction, cutting nearly 4,800 employees as it begins its new financial year. The move coincides with a continued surge in high‑skilled visa filings, raising questions about how the company is reshaping its labor force while publicly insisting roles are not being replaced by AI. The cuts affect workers across commercial sales and Xbox, signaling broader structural changes that could accelerate Microsoft's shift toward AI‑focused global hiring.
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· Jul 4, 2026
Visa Is Having a Rare Down Year. Is the Cash Flow Machine Finally a Bargain?
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Kerajaan laksana Hari Bekerja Hibrid bermula 1 Ogos
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